How do I order my textbooks and course materials from the University's online bookstore
and see which books I need for my classes?

Note: the bookstore receives information regarding required textbooks directly from
Stony Brook University on a regular basis. If you have questions about the required
book for a particular class, please ask your professor or refer to your syllabus.

Book Buyback

The bookstore buys books back all year long! For more information visit
sbushopred.com

Rental Check In Due Date

Rental Check In due date is
May 20, 2020

Buying Clickers

Clickers are sold in the following Campus Stores:

Shop Red West - located in the Melville Library, lower level

Shop Red East - located in Health Sciences Level 2, Room 310

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Where is the bookstore?

There is no physical bookstore on Stony Brook University’s campus. Our new virtual
bookstore is through Follett at
sbushopred.com. If you are looking for official Stony Brook licensed apparel and merchandise or
graduation gowns, please contact Shop Red West at (631) 632-6550 or visit
sbushopred.com.

What is the Follett relationship and what is Follett providing?

Starting with the summer and fall 2018 semesters, Follett is the official bookstore
provider at Stony Brook University. Follett is also operating all three campus stores,
Shop Red West in the Frank Melville Jr. Library, Seawolves MarketPlace at the Student
Activities Center (SAC) and Shop Red East on level 2 at the Health Science Center.

Shipping & Pickup

How can I get free shipping on my textbooks and course materials?

If you select store pickup when placing your order online at
sbushopred.com, you will not be charged any shipping fees.

How do I know when my order will be available for pickup in store?

You will receive an email confirmation when you first place your order and then a
second email when your order is ready for pickup.

What happens if my shipment is late?

After placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation. When your order
ships, you will receive a tracking number via a second email. Please continue to check
for updates on when your package will arrive via the tracking number provider for
your shipment.

What is the phone number for the Shop Red West pickup location?

Please call (631) 632-6543 for questions regarding pickup.

Returns & Refunds

How do I make a return?

Returns can be made at Shop Red West. Please bring the original packing slip.

What is the Rental Check In due date?

Rentals are due on
May 20, 2020.

For Faculty

Submitting Course Materials Requisitions

Winter and Spring requisitions due
October 15.

Summer and Fall requisitions due
April 5.

Please keep in mind that the later you submit your order, the more difficult it will
be for our course material provider, Follett, to source and secure your course materials
in time for the start of the semester. Timely submission helps the bookstore determine
the value of the books being used in the next semester. This will guide them as to
the value of the books, and offer the students more at buy back time. Students will
save money if more used books are available. If you will be teaching a course during
the upcoming semester(s) and require books or supplies for your class(es), please
remember to submit your order as soon as possible.

Follett Discover Video Tutorial

Create Custom Course Packs with XanEdu

XanEdu is a 100% custom publishing company that works with faculty and departments
to save students money on the cost of their textbooks/course materials. XanEdu offers
prices 25% - 65% lower than traditional publishers!

XanEdu has been producing custom course materials in higher education for over fifteen
years. We understand the need for more affordable options for students.

At XanEdu, we work with you to only include only the content you choose and work to
keep the cost at a price point you determine! You can choose chapters from various
books, write your own content, choose replacement content from any of our hundreds
of content partners, or develop a combination of all of the above!

Other Options Available

Desk Copies

We are streamlining the desk copy process and providing you with the following information
on how to order your own desk copy starting for the Spring 2019 semester. By ordering
your own desk copy, you can control the shipping address as well as deal with a publisher
one-on-one, making sure your desk copy arrives in a timely manner. Unfortunately the
Bookstore Liaison's Office will no longer be ordering desk copies on behalf of professors
starting Winter 2018.

You may order your desk copy in these four easy steps:

Adopt your course material via the Follett Discover Tool.

Once you have submitted the ISBN via the tool, Follett's system will give you more
information about the title of the book, including the name of the publisher.

Go to the publisher's website, and find their contact information under the "Contact"
tab. You may call them directly if it is major publisher, or they will be able to
connect you to your own publisher representative. The publisher representative will
be able to order your desk copies whenever you need them.

Make sure once you have reached out to the publisher you receive an order confirmation
as you will need that confirmation number to follow up with the publisher if you have
any questions regarding the desk copy. We hope you are enjoying the beginning of the
Fall semester!